Northstar California Trail Map
Terrain
Northstar ski resort has terrain that is suitable for any ability type with plenty of room to explore. The terrain is spread over 3,170 acres that encompasses great tree skiing and wide long groomers. The resort is a great option for intermediate skiers with 60% of the trails marked as blue. The rest of the trails are 13% beginner and 27% advanced.
The top elevation is 8,610 feet with 2,280 feet of vertical. Base elevation sits at 6,330 feet. There are 20 lifts serving the resorts with a lift capacity of 34,800 per hour. The resort receives about 350 inches of snow per year.
The world-renowned terrain parks (seven in all) are constructed to cater to all ability types with features for beginners, amateurs and pros. Check out the Northstar Pinball Park that is considered to be one of the best all-around terrain parks in the country. The park contains a variety of jibs, jumps, street rails and tabletops as well as ever-changing snow features.
Riglet Park is designed for kids six and under. Playground, Forerunner and Sidewinder Burton Progression Park have extra small features. Lil’ Stash and Moonshine have small features, and Pinball medium-sized ones. Pipeline has the largest features. Plus, there are two large, 18-foot halfpipes and one mini-pipe.